Leading without the BS: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unstoppable Performance.

About Leading without the BS: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Unstoppable Performance.

Welcome to the leadership podcast that cuts the corporate crap and delivers real leadership strategies for entrepreneurs, business leaders who act like one, and high-performers who are f$cking done with mediocrity. If you're ready to get actionable leadership tools that boost team performance, drive growth, and lead with clarity (PLUS confidence!), this podcast is for you (and your team! Pass on the advice!). Hosted by Wingspan Performance® Founder & CEO, Cathy Maday, and VP of Operations and Leadership Advisor, Ivan Konermann, this podcast is for the ambitious, resourceful leaders who are sick of the fluff and committed to getting results. No cliches, no BS— PROVEN real-world leadership advice and actionable tools that work. Every episode is packed with field-tested strategies from over 22 years of behavioral leadership experience, using the Wingspan Performance System™—a proven leadership framework trusted by global enterprises and scrappy startups. Expect unfiltered conversations, real-world client success stories, and actionable tools for unstoppable leadership performance. Whether you're leading a team or growing your own business, these episodes will help you break through to the next level of behavioral leadership excellence. Ready to stop chasing empty success and start leading with strategic clarity, focused growth, and lasting confidence? This is your space, and it’s f$cking fun here. PS: Did we mention we don’t hold back on the swearing? You’ve officially been warned.

Publisher

Wingspan Performance®

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Jul 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Consistency Is Boring (And That’s Why You Need It)

   There is no magic pill for high performance - just boring, consistent reps. In this episode of Leading Without the BS, Cathy and Ivan break down why high performers succeed: daily reps, showing up, and embracing the boring work. From Michael Phelps to competitive shooting to frontline managers, they show how high performance habits are built through unsexy daily practice in listening, language, and follow-through. This episode is perfect for business leaders, executives, and managers focuse...

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Say Your Goals Out Loud: The Unapologetic Risk That Accelerates Executive Careers

   Join us as we talk to Kristen Beatty-Graham, SVP of IT at Viatris, on authentic leadership and women in IT leadership. Discover why bringing your whole self builds trust, how human connection beats technical silos, and how curiosity drives business impact beyond the ones and zeros. Kristen shares lessons from leading global M&A, speaking bold truth with tact, building two-way feedback cultures, and leading high-stakes IT transitions with compassion and empathy. Practical advice for women ...

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Why Compassion Drives Accountability Better Than Empathy

   What if empathy is burning you out as a leader? Cathy Maday sits down with Heather Hopkins to break down empathy vs. compassion in leadership and how to drive leadership accountability without guilt, over-functioning, or burnout. Learn why jumping in the hole with your team backfires, how to hold behavioral accountability around boundaries, asking for help, and saying no - and how compassionate leadership keeps high standards without shielding your team. Perfect for business owners and manage...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

11,043

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Quality

18

Social presence

91

YouTube

72

Engagement

32